Floating and Creativity: Finding Inspiration in the Darkness      We tend to think of creativity as synonymous with expression (writing, music, art, etc.), but creativity is also how we respond to unusual situations, how to approach old problems in new ways, as well as how we share this information in a way that is both entertaining and informative.      Creativity is such a fundamental part of what it means to be human that we often take it for granted. Change is one of the defining characteristics of the human experience, and being able to adapt to it and think laterally when problems arise has shaped our history in both big and small ways. Innovations like flight, the internet, and homogenized milk were all expressions of creativity. It’s something we use daily, even if we’re not thinking about it: developing a sense of style, finding ways to automate your work, or even creating a unique Zoom background for your digital meetings are more everyday examples of how creativity influen

What High-Level Athletes Know About Floating That You Don't Here’s a sports trivia question for all our athletically-inclined readers:  What do the Dallas Cowboys, the Golden State Warriors, the Chicago Cubs, The Manchester United Football Club, and Michael Phelps all have in common? You might see this lineup and think “well, the ‘92 Dallas Cowboys won the Superbowl that year, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals in ‘14, the Cubs made history when they won the 2016 World Series, Manchester United is one of the most honored Football Clubs in the world, and Michael Phelps has won more gold medals than any other Olympian in history! They’re all winners!” But that’s not all they have in common: they also all used float tanks . They weren’t alone, either: the New England Patriots, UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie, the Chicago Bulls, Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman, the Philadelphia Eagles, Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis, The Detroit Pistons, as well as literally hundreds of other pr

  Float News and Updates for November Do yourself a favor, and release the tension from your shoulders. You should also unclench your jaw, and release your tongue from the roof of your mouth.  We hold a lot of our stress physically, and there’s a feedback loop between how our bodies feel, and the mental state we’re in. When your body is tense, you feel tense; when your body is relaxed, you feel relaxed. It’s a time of tension right now for all of us, and unless you pay close attention, that feedback loop is ripe to spiral out of control. Floating allows your body to relax completely, and starts shifting your mind to feel the same. It’s just one of the reasons the world feels a little calmer after a float. Give your body a break -- your brain will thank you . Floating Pro-Tip:  Stretch Yourself Into a Deeper Float Have you ever felt restless at the start of your float? Entering a float tank is a drastic change in environment, and it can take our bodies (and brains) a bit of time to ada